Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorfer, answers this Medicare question: If a federal employee or retiree travels outside the US, will they be covered for unexpected health care expenses for illness or accidents?
Legislation Introduced to End Vaccine Mandate for Federal Employees
If passed, the Stop Vaccine Mandates Act would repeal President Biden’s Executive Order which mandates vaccines for federal employees and federal contractors
OPM Issues Instructions on Federal Employee Pay, Leave and Holidays in Case of Government Shutdown on Oct. 1
The White House has started preparations for a possible partial government shutdown by providing instructions for federal agencies
Legislation Reintroduced to Prevent Government Shutdown
A government shutdown could be looming because federal funding runs out on September 30
FEGLI Premium Rates Are Changing Oct. 1, 2021
Changes will be made to Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance premium rates for employee Basic Insurance, Option A (most age bands), Option B (most age bands), Option C (most age bands), and Post-Retirement Basic Insurance
New Federal Holiday Proposed
If the proposed bill is passed, it would honor civil rights leader Rosa Parks by designating December 1 as a new federal holiday
Tax Refund Delays Still a Problem
Many taxpayers are still reporting delays in receiving a tax refund from their 2020 returns. Here are the reasons for the delay — and a tool to check on the status
White House Announces Plan for 2022 Federal Pay Raise
The White House issued an alternative pay plan for civilian employees providing a 2.2% across-the-board increase with an average 0.5% increase in locality pay
More Leave Options Provided for Federal Employees to Get Vaccinated
Federal employees can take administrative leave to get the COVID-19 vaccination or when recovering from for adverse reactions to the dose
Most Common Federal Retirement Application Errors
Federal employees nearing retirement are encouraged to review the data in order to lessen the possible delay in receiving their benefits